Controversy Surrounding Gov. Tim Walz's Military Record
Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz endorsed a book that falsely labeled him a 'national guardsman who served in Afghanistan.' He faced accusations of 'stolen valor' over his military record, with claims that he listed a higher military rank than he actually retired with. Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance criticized Walz for dropping out of the Army before deployment to Iraq. Walz also claimed to have carried 'weapons of war' in war while promoting gun control measures. He was accused of falsely claiming to be a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Key Points
- Endorsed a book that falsely labeled him as serving in Afghanistan
- Listed a higher military rank than he actually retired with
- Dropped out of the Army before deployment to Iraq
- Made misleading claims about his military service
- Accused of falsely claiming to be a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom
Cons
- Endorsed a book that falsely described his military service
- Faced accusations of 'stolen valor' over his military record
- Criticized for dropping out of the Army before deployment to Iraq
- Made misleading claims about carrying 'weapons of war' in war
- Falsely claimed to be a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom